During lactation, a nursing woman is advised to drink plenty of fluids to maintain fluid balance in the body and to produce the required amount of milk.
Apple compote is suitable for this when breastfeeding - this drink is considered one of the safest, and moreover, it is impossible to overestimate the huge number of its beneficial properties. What is the benefit for nursing mothers of this drink, which is allowed during this period, and in what quantity you can drink it so as not to harm the baby, you will learn from our article.
Consumption of apple compote during lactation
The recommended daily fluid intake is at least 2-2.5 liters. It is desirable that this volume include a variety of drinks, such as water, tea, juices and compotes. However, not every drink is good for the health of a newborn baby. That is why it is so important to give preference only to natural and healthy products.
Apple compote is one of the few permitted drinks that can be drunk 2-3 weeks after the baby is born.
The degree of its usefulness depends on the preparation technology.
The most suitable is compote made from green apples. It is this variety that is least likely to cause allergic reactions in infants. Red apples are also not prohibited, but can lead to individual reactions.
- It is better to cook compote from fresh fruits, but using frozen ones is acceptable.
- But canned compotes are less beneficial, although there is no clear ban on them.
However, the process of their preservation is designed in such a way that for their successful storage, either a large amount of sugar is added, which can be harmful to the baby, or the apples are subjected to too long a heat treatment. In this case, there will be practically no useful substances left in such compote.
Like any other product, apple compote should be introduced into the diet of a nursing woman gradually. The first time it is enough to drink no more than half a glass.
In the future, if the baby does not experience any allergic reactions or deterioration in health, apple compote can be drunk daily, but no more than 2 - 3 glasses per day.
When, how much and in what form
While breastfeeding, you can and should eat fruit.
If you don’t know how to choose the right apples, give preference to home garden ones. Maybe they are not exactly beautiful on the outside, but they are tasty and healthy (without chemicals) on the inside. An allergy to apples in a baby is the exception rather than the rule. To reduce the risk of its manifestation, as well as to avoid colic and abdominal pain, in the first month you can eat apples, especially raw ones, quite a bit, half a day. And watch how the child reacts.
You can prepare a variety of desserts. A great option to pamper yourself is to bake charlotte with apples (with a minimum of sugar or no sugar at all). Or make jam, pastille or applesauce.
Dried fruits can be consumed during breastfeeding. They are no less useful, since they retain all vitamins and minerals when dried, but the effect on the intestines is much gentler (and may you avoid the fate of a balloon).
You can also make a compote, and not necessarily from dried apples; fresh ones are also suitable. Apple compote during breastfeeding in a mother’s diet is a healthy and certainly tasty thing. To stimulate lactation, maintaining a drinking regime is one of the main rules. Compote as an alternative to tea and coffee will help maintain the required level of fluid in the body.
The benefits of apple compote during breastfeeding
Apple compote is not only tasty, but also healthy. Many people know that this fruit is rich in iron and phosphorus, as well as many other vitamins and minerals. This compote has the following effects on the body of a nursing mother and child:
- Useful for the gastrointestinal tract. Well proven in the treatment and prevention of constipation.
- Helps a woman maintain beauty and youth. Apple compote improves the condition of skin and hair.
The weak diuretic effect of such compote helps cleanse the body of harmful substances.
- Improves the body's resistance to viruses and bacteria.
- Reduces cholesterol in the blood.
- Helps normalize the functioning of the nervous system. Improves memory and concentration.
- Apples are a low-calorie fruit, so with moderate addition of sugar during the cooking process, a drink made from these fruits will not add extra centimeters to the young mother’s waist.
- Compote improves lactation and enhances breast milk production.
Harm from consuming compote during lactation
Allergic reactions to apple compote, especially green fruits, occur very rarely. Most often this happens due to improper preparation.
Apple compote can be harmful if too much sugar is added. As you know, sugar is very harmful to teeth, which is of considerable importance during the period of their formation and growth in children.
In addition, sugar interferes with the full absorption of vitamins and microelements, which can lead to vitamin deficiency.
Compote during breastfeeding
After childbirth, the female body requires no less vitamins than during pregnancy. A healthy diet replenishes the supply of nutrients, and drinking plenty of fluids promotes milk production. The question of whether to drink compote while breastfeeding worries more than one young mother.
- Varieties of dried fruits, beneficial properties
- Berry compotes during lactation
- Basics of introduction into the diet
- Advice for young mothers
Varieties of dried fruits, beneficial properties
Drinks made from dried fruits quench thirst well and complement lunch or dinner. They help a young mother get rid of extra pounds without harm to her health.
However, dried fruits can cause allergies in the baby. Products that are orange and red in color pose a risk.
The benefits of dried fruits are difficult to replace with another product. Each type of dried fruit contains unique properties.
| Name | Benefits, microelements |
| Dried apples | Supports brain function, gives vigor and strength. They contain iodine, ascorbic acid, potassium, iron, and pectin. Removes toxins from the body. |
| Raisin | Strengthens the nervous system, relieves insomnia. Lactose, phosphorus, potassium. |
| Dried apricots | Contains organic acids and minerals. Strengthens the immune system, useful for anemia. Iron, magnesium, potassium. |
| Dried pears | High fiber content, B vitamins. Fructose, ascorbic acid. Cleanses the liver of toxins and is useful for colds. |
| Prunes | Natural laxative effect. Positively affects skin condition. Contains fructose, iron, potassium, PP, A and C vitamins. |
| Dates | During lactation, they promote milk production. Contains healthy protein, magnesium, calcium. |
Drinks made from dried fruits are absorbed by the body better than fruit drinks.
In the first month of breastfeeding, compote is gradually introduced into the diet. You should start with a few sips a day, then watch the infant’s reaction.
Berry compotes during lactation
A fragrant decoction of fresh berries lifts your spirits and invigorates. But it is the berries that can cause redness in the baby.
Raspberries and strawberries are first on the list of allergens.
Despite its bright color, cherry compote rarely causes allergies. It is useful to use for anemia.
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The berry drink gives strength to a young mother and maintains water balance in the body.
If the baby is not allergic to fresh berry compote, the following will be especially useful:
| Berry | Beneficial features |
| Rose hip | A valuable ingredient due to tannins, malic and citric acid. Rosehip drink is a real vitamin cocktail. |
| Currant | Useful for mothers during breastfeeding, eliminates cramps. High content of vitamin C, has anti-cold properties. |
| Strawberry | The most allergenic berry. It is rich in vitamin C. 85% of strawberries is natural pure water. |
| Raspberries | Strengthens the nervous system and digestive organs. Beneficial properties are preserved even during the cooking process. |
| Sea buckthorn | Known for its bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects. It contains a lot of vitamin A, potassium, boron and iron. Strengthens the immune system and is a natural antibiotic. |
If the berries are collected from the garden, they are used without risk to health. It is best to freeze berries for compote in advance in the summer.
Basics of introduction into the diet
In the first 3-4 weeks after childbirth, you should not use decoctions of red ingredients.
The drink is introduced into the diet of a nursing mother as follows:
• Try the drink in small portions, preferably in the first half of the day. The infant's reaction is monitored throughout the day.
• Gradually increase the number of servings in the absence of allergies.
• It is better to brew a homemade drink from green pears and apples: fresh or dried. Also preferred are gooseberries, plums and cherries.
• Avoid the use of store-bought compotes and fruit drinks. Only drinks brewed at home will be useful.
• Avoid adding sugar whenever possible. If you can’t do without, then use a minimal amount.
Sugar causes colic and bloating in babies.
• You cannot add citric acid or citrus fruits to the decoction for a nursing mother.
An unusual component for compote is zucchini. This drink will surprise you with its pleasant taste and calm the nervous system.
To ensure that the homemade drink retains its beneficial properties, it is stored in the refrigerator.
Advice for young mothers
During lactation, you should drink at least 8 glasses of liquid per day. It’s better to forget about coffee and strong tea. Fresh compotes and clean drinking water promote milk production.
It will be useful for breastfeeding women to know:
• Cook the compote for no more than 5 minutes under a closed lid. Then let the drink brew.
• They do not experiment with exotic ingredients. Green apples are the best ingredients.
• Dried fruits are soaked in boiled water before cooking. Compote of dried apricots will compensate for the lack of potassium in the body.
• Decoctions of fresh berries not only give strength to a nursing mother, but also protect against colds.
At first, combine no more than 2 components in a compote. When the baby gets used to a certain taste, other types of berries and fruits are introduced.
Choose unprocessed fruits to prepare a vitamin drink.
Aromatic homemade compote is definitely a safe and healthy drink for a nursing mother. The exceptions are red flower components and citrus fruits.
In the first month of lactation, compotes made from green apples are consumed; it is better to avoid other ingredients. Homemade drinks are safe and promote milk production in a woman.
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Recipe for apple compote for a nursing mother
Store-bought compotes may contain preservatives that increase shelf life, as well as dyes and flavors, so it is better to avoid them. The most useful is compote, brewed yourself.
Apples should be purchased locally; they are better accepted by the body than imported ones. It is important to choose only high-quality, unspoiled fruits.
Required Ingredients
- Apples – 1 kg;
- Sugar – 2 tbsp;
- Water – 500 ml.
Cooking process
- Wash the apples thoroughly and remove skin and seeds.
- Cut into small slices.
- Add sugar and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Add water.
- Cook for about 15 minutes over low heat.
Apple compote during breastfeeding is one of the most suitable drinks for this period. It rarely causes negative reactions, but its benefits are great. Apple compote is necessary for the normal functioning of the digestive and nervous systems.
Moreover, it helps the body in removing toxins and other harmful substances from the body. If prepared correctly, this drink can be drunk just a few weeks after giving birth.
About prohibitions for a young mother
Prohibited varieties include all canned varieties - store-bought or home-canned. Ready-made drinks produced in a production manner can harm the body of the mother and child due to preservatives and carcinogens added to the composition. In the case of home preparation, long-term storage of berries in liquid provokes the release of toxic substances from the seeds. Such compotes will cause colic and minor poisoning of the baby - may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation.
Young mothers should drink a drink made from fruits or berries from the birth of their child. This is necessary to meet nutritional needs, as well as saturate the body with vitamins and beneficial microelements. Moreover, the drink turns out to be a very good alternative to eating fresh fruits and berries, which is contraindicated during breastfeeding.
